Upon realizing Meruem is barely alive, Pouf and Youpi offer their own flesh to heal him in a euphoric experience and realization of performing their duty. Though a fully healed Meruem has become stronger than before, with Pouf and a miniaturized Youpi having an empathic link to him, the Chimera Ant is suffering memory loss. Pouf decides to take advantage of the situation by sending his clone back the palace to kill off Komugi before Meruem remembers her, only to be hit by Knuckle's attack. Palm uses her own Hatsu to reveal Meruem is still alive.